Roman Life Drawing

Antony and Cleopatra: Roman Costumed Life Drawing

Join us for some untutored Costumed Life Drawing, as we step back to the Ancient world and a session inspired by Antony and Cleopatra.

Sign up to join us for some Roman Costumed Life Drawing taking inspiration from Antony & Cleopatra at The Poly in Falmouth on Saturday 6th November and follow in the footsteps of Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens and many others!

This two-hour session will offer a range of poses and models in costume. Including a Roman soldier and Goddess.
All for you to capture with pen, ink, charcoal, digitally, oils whatever works for you!
Taking place at The Poly, Falmouth suitable for all ages, this untutored session is a great way to spend your Saturday between 11:00-13:00.
Tickets
Adult: £8.50
Concession: £6.50
Got a question? Drop us an email: [email protected]
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What is Life Drawing?
Life drawing or figure drawing is the drawing with pencil, ink, charcoal, paint or whatever you choose of a figure from life. Most often associated with drawing the human form nude.
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What is Costumed Life Drawing?
The biggest difference with costumed life drawing is that the model has clothes on, you will be able to see how mail clings to the body of how a sword held. In our case we are also expanding this to not only clothe our model but also bring a character to life.
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Why do it?
There are many reasons to do life drawing, one of the most common reasons is the suggestion that it will make you a better artist. True, practice can help you improve and develop skills and these sessions offer you a specific time to focus on creating art. Do not however be put off if you have never tried life drawing before, this can be your introduction. Maybe you are the next Da Vinci just waiting for the right moment.
Although these are digital sessions, they are taking place LIVE only, so you will be able to ask questions of our team and other attendees. Unlike working from photos things may shift as you watch. The model is only human and needs to breath and muscles may twitch under the costume allowing you study in real time.
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What will the model be wearing?
Depending upon the theme, the models will be wearing some are historically accurate (HA) clothing and others inspired by the past but made for use in theatre and film. Which means their style and construction may not be HA but looks the part just the same. Our aim is to have the model create a character that is interesting to look at and draw.
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How long will the poses be?
Pose length will vary but will be between 1- 15 mins.